Decision Making in Nursing

Fill in the blank: Critical thinking in nursing involves skillful reasoning and ______ thought to determine the merits of a belief or action.

• logical

• random

• emotional

• impulsive

What does validating obtained information mean in the context of nursing?

• Ignoring information

• Ensuring the correctness of the information obtained

• Making assumptions

• Guessing the outcome

Fill in the blank: Thinking purposefully means nurses must use reasoning and logical thought to determine whether their actions are appropriate for the ______ care of the patient.

• optimal

• minimal

• temporary

• random

What are the main components of the assessment phase in the nursing process?

• Interviewing, Physical assessment (subjective and objective findings), Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic tests

• Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation

• Medication administration, Patient discharge, Follow-up appointments

• Surgical intervention, Anesthesia, Postoperative care

Which of the following is NOT a part of the assessment phase in the nursing process?

• Interviewing

• Physical assessment

• Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic tests

• Prescribing medication

In the nursing process, what does the diagnosis phase involve?

• Analysis of the assessment information gathered and selecting the nursing diagnosis based on definitions and defining characteristics.

• Implementation of the nursing interventions planned for the patient.

• Evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care provided.

• Collection of subjective and objective data from the patient.

True or False: The nursing diagnosis is the same as a medical diagnosis.

• True

• False

What are the two types of findings in a physical assessment during the nursing process?

• Subjective and objective findings

• Primary and secondary findings

• Acute and chronic findings

• Internal and external findings

Fill in the blank: In the steps of the nursing process, ________ involves determining priorities.

• Planning

• Assessment

• Evaluation

• Implementation

Fill in the blank: In the steps of the nursing process, ________ involves interventions.

• Implementation

• Assessment

• Evaluation

• Diagnosis